Photographic services include processes for creating durable images by recording light or through an electromagnetic radiation by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light sensitive photographic film. It includes editing, processing and presenting pictures as desired by customers. Photographic services include school portraits, wedding photography, special occasions and event photography.
The largest geographic markets by consumption in the photographic services sector are the Americas, Asia and Europe. The Americas was the largest region in the photographic services market in 2016, accounting for nearly 40% market share. This can be attributed to high demand for aerial photography services and medical photography from FMCG, hospitality and healthcare companies. Asia and Europe were the second and third largest region 24.7% and 24.5% market share.
Photographers and service providers are increasingly exploring opportunities in niche markets to increase market value and customer base. Expertise and specialization in fields of sports, events, landscapes, wildlife, weddings, and street photography, are significantly gaining popularity. Companies and individuals are focusing on aerial photography, babies, pets, fashion, travel, and photo journalism. This trend is also helping companies market their services to targeted audiences, reduce operating costs, helping find appropriate clients, and increase reputation and expertise. Working in niche markets enable photographers to command comparatively high prices for their services and specialization, thereby increasing profitability.
Photographic Services Market Characteristics 5
Photographic Services Market Historic Growth 6
Drivers of the Market 7
Restraints on the Market 7
Photographic Services Market Forecast 8
Drivers of the Market 9
Restraints on the Market 9
Photographic Services Market Comparison With Other Segments Of General Professional Services 10
Global General Professional Services Market, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 10
Global General Professional Services Market, Historic and Forecast, By Segment, 2012 – 2020 12
Photographic Services Market Regional and Country Comparison 13
Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Region, 2016 13
Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, By Region, 2012 – 2020 14
Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Country, 2016 15
Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, Split By Country, 2012 – 2020 17
Photographic Services Market Segmentation 19
Photographic Services Market Size, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 19
Photographic Services Competitive Landscape 20
Lifetouch 21
Getty Images 22
Studio Alice 22
Picture People 23
Dimension Studios 23
Photographic Services Market Key Mergers and Acquisitions 24
Photographic Services Market Trends and Strategies 25
Increasing Focus On Niche Segments 25
Technological Advances In Photographic Equipment 25
Online Revenue Models 25
Professional Services Appendix 26
Accounting Services 26
Design, Research, Promotional And Consulting Services 26
Architectural, Engineering, And Related Services 26
Specialized Design Services 27
Management Consulting Services 28
Environmental Consulting Services 29
Scientific Research And Development Services 29
Advertising, Public Relations, And Related Services 30
Market Research And Other General Professional Services 30
Photographic Services 31
Legal Services 31
Research Methodology 32
Abbreviations 32
Currencies 32
Research Inquiries 32
The Business Research Company 32
Table 1: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic Market Size, 2012 – 2016, $ Billion 6
Table 2: Global Photographic Services Market, Forecast Market Size, 2016 – 2020, $ Billion 8
Table 3: Global General Professional Services Market, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 11
Table 4: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Region, 2016, $ Billion 13
Table 5: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, Split By Region, 2012 – 2020 14
Table 6: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Country, 2016, $ Billion 16
Table 7: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth Rate, Split By Country, 2012 – 2020 17
Table 8: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 19
Table 9: Global Photographic Services Market, Key Competitor Market Shares, 2016, Percentage(%) 21
Figure 1: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic Market Size, 2012 – 2016, $ Billion 6
Figure 2: Global Photographic Services Market, Forecast Market Size, 2016 – 2020, $ Billion 8
Figure 3: Global General Professional Services Market, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 10
Figure 4: Global General Professional Services Market, Historic and Forecast, By Segment, 2012 – 2020 12
Figure 5: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Region, 2016, $ Billion 13
Figure 6: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, Split By Region, 2012 – 2020 14
Figure 7: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Country, 2016, $ Billion 15
Figure 8: Global Photographic Services Market, Historic and Forecast Growth Rate, Split By Country, 2012 – 2020 17
Figure 9: Global Photographic Services Market, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 19
Figure 10: Global Photographic Services Market, Key Competitor Market Shares, 2016, Percentage(%) 20
